Substitute Nurse

MARION CITY SCHOOLS
Marion, Ohio
February 12, 2025

2024-2025 School Year

Position: Substitute Nurse

Building: District

Marion City Schools is seeking a dedicated Substitute Nurse to join our team! This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on student health and well-being. The Substitute School Nurse is responsible for providing temporary healthcare services to students and staff in the absence of the regular school nurse. This role requires a high level of professionalism, compassion, and adherence to medical protocols.The working hours are aligned with the assigned school schedule on an as needed basis.

How to Apply: Internal/External

If you’re passionate about promoting student health and meet the qualifications, we encourage you to apply online at www.marioncityschools.org by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 20, 2024. For any questions, please reach out to Nikki Eaton at neaton@mcspresident.org.

Qualifications Criteria:

The selection process will evaluate candidates based on the following criteria:

• Competence and ability to perform the job
• Attendance and punctuality
• People skills and communication
• Relevant experience and knowledge
• Work ethic
• Ability to fulfill essential job functions

These qualifications may be assessed through personnel files, evaluations, references, and interviews.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Marion City Schools is committed to hiring the best-qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, political affiliation, or disability. We believe in providing equal employment opportunities for all candidates.

Compensation:

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  16.67/Hr

Job Description Overview

Title: Substitute Nurse/Health Consultant
Reports To: Designated Administrator
Department: Substitute
Classification: Substitute

Qualifications:

• Current Ohio RN or LPN License or other legal credential required. Degree(s) required in the area of major study.
• Prior job experience is beneficial. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
• The ability to travel between buildings. The ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.

Contract Length: As needed

General Responsibilities:

As a substitute nurse in our school setting, you will:

• Health Reporting: Observe and report students' health status upon arrival at the clinic during the school day and before dismissal.
• Medication Administration: Administer prescribed medications to students in accordance with school policies and procedures.
• First Aid: Provide immediate first aid treatment for injuries and illnesses.
• Communicate with Parents and Staff: Maintain effective communication with parents, guardians, and school staff regarding student health concerns. When necessary, call guardians for sick or injured students to be picked up.
• Maintain Records: Accurately document all health-related incidents and treatments.
• Follow School Policies: Adhere to school policies and procedures related to health services.

Key Duties Include:

• Providing health counseling and facilitating communication between students, parents, and staff.
• Implementing health management protocols for students with special health needs.
• Participating in the development of Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Supporting wellness programs and ensuring sanitary conditions in schools.

Expectations:

• Align with the district’s vision and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Maintain professionalism, good judgment, and positive interactions with students and staff.
• Promote good public relations and adhere to all established policies and procedures.

Working Conditions:

• Occasional exposure to blood and bodily fluids.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Assist with personal care tasks, including changing diapers, feeding, and toileting, for
• students who require assistance.

CONDUCT: Each staff member shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance and abuse of any prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

• This job description identifies primary responsibilities and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and activities. This job description is subject to change in response to student demographics, staffing factors, funding variables, modified operating procedures, program/curriculum changes as directed by the Superintendent of Marion City Schools